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1、|全国 2015 年 10 月高等教育自学考试英语（二）试题和答案课程代码：00015第一部分：阅读判断 Black FridayEveryone likes to shop for gifts for the holiday season, but few people know the history of holiday shopping. While people have heard of Black Friday, most do not know its origins. Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving（感恩节）. On th

2、is day most retail stores open their doors very earlysome as early as 4 am. In addition, they provide their customers with great discounts on products. With this in mind, it is clear to see why so many shoppers buy many of their Christmas gifts on Black Friday.Black Friday is not as old as many peop

3、le think. In fact, it is believed that the first Black Friday was held in the 1970s in the USA. It was a day when stores decided to mark the start of the holiday season. In order to draw more customers, they offered great discounts. All products sold very well. This large success resulted in the nam

4、e Black Friday. It was so named because the stores were “in the black“. This financial term means the stores made a lot of money. However, it was not until around 2002 that Black Friday really started to gain in popularity. Today in the USA, countless advertisers proudly announce their Black Friday

5、sales. They hope to attract shoppers into their stores.Black Friday is a day when many shoppers in the USA go out and buy gifts, even though Christmas Eve is still a more popular day to shop. Thanks to the Internet, it is now possible to get some excellent Black Friday deals online. So if you dont w

6、ant to get to the stores by 4 am, this is the perfect way to still get items at reduced prices.1.Many people know the history of Black Friday.ATrueBFalseC Not Given2.Most stores open their doors for business very early on Black Friday.ATrueBFalseC Not Given3.Customers get better service on Black Fri

7、day.ATrueBFalseC Not Given4.Black Friday started in the USA.ATrueBFalseC Not Given5.The holiday season ends on Black Friday.ATrueBFalse|C Not Given6.“In the black“ is a financial term.ATrueBFalseC Not Given7.Black Friday is no longer popular.ATrueBFalseC Not Given8.People like to shop online on Chri

8、stmas Eve.ATrueBFalseC Not Given9.It is possible to get Black Friday discount online.ATrueBFalseC Not Given10.Things are sold at their lowest prices at 4 am.ATrueBFalseC Not Given第二部分：阅读选择 Living in Brazil（巴西）and SwitzerlandMoving to a different city may seem difficult. You have to change schools an

9、d get used to your new home. But you can always go back to that city to visit. When you move to another country, things are different. However, difficult as it may be, the experience can be rewarding.My dad, a Brazilian, is really funny and can make friends quickly. My mom, a Swiss, is usually quiet

10、 and a bit shy. She likes to be organized, but my dad never makes plans. She enjoys staying home, but my dad always wants to go out. Swiss and Brazilianwhat a mix!After my parents got married, they moved to Switzerland. There they had my brother and me. When I was two, we moved to Brazil. During my

11、childhood we visited Switzerland every year.Many people ask me where I prefer to live: Brazil or Switzerland. Its really hard to answer because I love both countries. Brazil is a big country, with many states and people. There are multiple dialects and many types of foods. People here have beautiful

12、 smiles and are always happy，even if they are poor. In the south the climate is cool, but in the north its hot and humid.Switzerland, on the other hand, is small but beautiful and clean. There are four languages in that tiny country. People there are very different from Brazilians: they are wealthy,

13、 independent, and organized. The food is delicious, and of course, the famous Swiss chocolate is great, and the climate is dry and cool.|I love both countries. In Switzerland, its pleasant, calm, and peaceful everywhere. I enjoyed my stay there very much. But now I am happy here in Brazil. I feel ex

14、cited and at home.11.The authors parents_.Ashare similar interestsBhave different jobsC have different personalitiesDenjoy reading books12.When the author was a child, the family used to_.Ahave many good friendsBmove between the two countriesC speak two dialectsDvisit Brazil from time to time13.The

15、author thinks Brazilians are_.AorganizedBindependentC indifferentDoptimistic14.According to the text, Switzerland_.Ais famous for its chocolateBhas many big citiesC has a lot in common with BrazilDis hot and humid15.According to the author, living in two different cultures is a(n)_.Aappealing ideaBd

16、ifficult decisionC expensive choiceDpleasant experience第三部分：概括段落大意和补全句子 More Than One Kind of Intelligence1You may have heard people mention “IQ“ when talking about how smart someone is. IQ stands for “intelligence quotient（智商）“. It can help predict how well someone may do academically.2IQ is just o

17、ne measure of our abilities. There are many other kinds of intelligence. For example, spatial（空间的） intelligence is the ability to think in 3D. Musical intelligence is the ability to recognize rhythm and tone. Abilities in sports and arts are other types of intelligence.3Another important type of int

18、elligence is emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence (EQ for short) is the ability to understand, use, and manage our emotions. Just as a high IQ can predict top test scores, a high EQ can predict success in social and emotional situations. EQ helps us build strong relationships, make good de

19、cisions, and deal with difficult situations.4One way to think about EQ is that it is part of being people-smart. Understanding and getting along with people help us become successful in our lives. In fact, some |studies show that EQ is more important than IQ when it comes to doing well in school or

20、being successful at work.5Some people are born with good EQ skills; others need to work on them. Everyone can get better if they know what to do. Being able to notice and label everyday feelings is the most basic EQ skills. Being aware of emotions helps us manage our own emotions. It also helps us u

21、nderstand how others feel.16.Paragraph 1_ 2_ 3_ 4_ 5AKinds of intelligenceBDefinition of IQC Importance of EQDDefinition of EQE Development of EQ studiesFWays to improve EQ skills第四部分：填句补文 The Princess DiseaseHave you ever heard of the princess disease? It is a terrible disease.（26）_It wastes away a

22、t ones social life and peoples tolerance. People with this disease think they are better than everyone else, without a real reason.Jin is a girl who suffers from this disease.（27）_She thinks she is better looking than her friends and most people she has met. It is, as far as she is concerned, a well

23、-known fact that she dresses better, sings better, and dances better than most people in her school, too.So is Jin justified in believing that she is better than everyone else?（28）_Of course, she thinks this is because the singing coach hates her, since the coach has bad skin and is jealous of her.

24、She is good at sports, but she isnt the strongest, fastest, or even the best at any of their schools events.（29）_She, again, thinks it was because of the “haters“. After losing, she pretended shed just run for fun and it was no big deal, but in fact it was a huge deal to her.Jin definitely has the d

25、isease. The treatment is to stop being so mean and get a little modesty.（30）_She might even get rid of this disease if she tries hard enough.26._ 27._ 28._ 9._30._AShe is too proud of herself.BJin is very popular.C Then things might become better for her.DShe sings well, but not well enough to be a

26、lead singer.E It threatens to push ones friends away.FShe ran for class president, but came in third.第五部分：填词补文 People Use Technology More, Sleep LessPeople in Britain now spend more time watching TV, gaming, and using their mobile phones and computers than sleeping. A study（31）_that British people u

27、se technology for 20 minutes longer than they spend sleeping. The average UK adult uses technology for eight hours and 41 minutes a day. They（32）_for |an average of eight hours and 21 minutes. One of the biggest（33）_for this is wi-fi. People can get online almost（34）_. Many people make telephone cal

28、ls or surf the web while watching TV. TV is still the most（35）_activity.The study looked at technology and（36）_age groups. It found that six-year-olds understand how to use technology at the same（37）_as 45-year-olds. Another（38）_was that people understand digital technology most when they are 14 or

29、15. A doctor said technology is（39）_the way people communicate with each other. He said we are moving（40）_from face-to-face conversations because of technology.31._AchangingBreasonsC popularDfoundE anywhereFdownGfindingH levelIdifferentJawayK outdoorLsleep第六部分：完形补文 Be GratefulWhether you are a waite

30、r (wait) or a doctor, your job is about serving others and making their life better. We have all（41）_(have) experiences where someone（42）_ (work) in their job has lifted us up and made a（43）_(different) to our day or brought us down and made our day worse. We have all met（44）_ (real) wonderful peopl

31、e cleaning floors. We have also met people who are not so wonderful but have（45）_ (amaze) jobs. So whatever you do, be grateful. This doesnt mean you have to stay in a job you dont like, but it（ 46）_(help) you develop a more positive attitude. You may not like your job, but you can enjoy being with

32、your（47）_(colleague). This is something to be（48）_ (thank) for. When you practise（49）_(grateful), it allows you to develop a more useful outlook and be（50）_(happy) at your work. 第七部分：短文写作 51.假设你的美国朋友 Mike 要去你的家乡旅游，请给他写一封电子邮件，告诉他： 近期的天气状况； 需要注意的事项； 你期待与他见面。 请以 Li Ke 署名。|1.Many people know the history

33、 of Black Friday.ATrueBFalseC Not Given【答案】B【解析】根据文中第一段 but few people know the history of holiday shopping.可知很少人知道它的历史。 2.Most stores open their doors for business very early on Black Friday.ATrueBFalseC Not Given【答案】A【解析】根据文中 open at 4 am 可知很早。 3.Customers get better service on Black Friday.ATrueB

34、FalseC Not Given【答案】C【解析】没有提到感恩节购物的活动。 4.Black Friday started in the USA.ATrueBFalse|C Not Given【答案】A【解析】根据文中，it is believed that the first Black Friday was held in the 1970s in the USA 可知第一个黑五在美国。 5.The holiday season ends on Black Friday.ATrueBFalseC Not Given【答案】B【解析】根据文中 It was a day when stores

35、 decided to mark the start of the holiday season 可知这是假期的开始而不是结束。 6.“In the black“ is a financial term.ATrueBFalseC Not Given【答案】A【解析】It was so named because the stores were “in the black“. This financial term means the stores made a lot of money. 根据这段可知，这是个经济词汇。 7.Black Friday is no longer popular.A

36、TrueBFalseC Not Given【答案】B【解析】根据文中最后一段可知，从 2002 年开始，变得越来越受欢迎。 8.People like to shop online on Christmas Eve.ATrueBFalseC Not Given【答案】C【解析】没有提到人们在圣诞前夕的购物的事。 9.It is possible to get Black Friday discount online.ATrueBFalseC Not Given【答案】A【解析】So if you dont want to get to the stores by 4 am, this is t

37、he perfect way to still get items at reduced prices.根据 reduced prices 减价可知在这天网上有折扣。|10.Things are sold at their lowest prices at 4 am.ATrueBFalseC Not Given【答案】C【解析】没有提到哪个时间段最便宜。 第二部分：阅读选择 Living in Brazil（巴西）and SwitzerlandMoving to a different city may seem difficult. You have to change schools an

38、d get used to your new home. But you can always go back to that city to visit. When you move to another country, things are different. However, difficult as it may be, the experience can be rewarding.My dad, a Brazilian, is really funny and can make friends quickly. My mom, a Swiss, is usually quiet

39、 and a bit shy. She likes to be organized, but my dad never makes plans. She enjoys staying home, but my dad always wants to go out. Swiss and Brazilianwhat a mix!After my parents got married, they moved to Switzerland. There they had my brother and me. When I was two, we moved to Brazil. During my

40、childhood we visited Switzerland every year.Many people ask me where I prefer to live: Brazil or Switzerland. Its really hard to answer because I love both countries. Brazil is a big country, with many states and people. There are multiple dialects and many types of foods. People here have beautiful

41、 smiles and are always happy，even if they are poor. In the south the climate is cool, but in the north its hot and humid.Switzerland, on the other hand, is small but beautiful and clean. There are four languages in that tiny country. People there are very different from Brazilians: they are wealthy,

42、 independent, and organized. The food is delicious, and of course, the famous Swiss chocolate is great, and the climate is dry and cool.I love both countries. In Switzerland, its pleasant, calm, and peaceful everywhere. I enjoyed my stay there very much. But now I am happy here in Brazil. I feel exc

43、ited and at home.11.The authors parents_.Ashare similar interestsBhave different jobsC have different personalitiesDenjoy reading books【答案】C【解析】根据文中可知母亲比较安静做事有规律，父亲不喜欢做计划。 12.When the author was a child, the family used to_.Ahave many good friendsBmove between the two countriesC speak two dialects|D

44、visit Brazil from time to time【答案】B【解析】小时候作者生活在巴西，但每年都会去瑞士。 13.The author thinks Brazilians are_.AorganizedBindependentC indifferentDoptimistic【答案】D【解析】由短文可知，巴西人比较乐观的。 14.According to the text, Switzerland_.Ais famous for its chocolateBhas many big citiesC has a lot in common with BrazilDis hot and

45、humid【答案】A【解析】The food is delicious, and of course, the famous Swiss chocolate is great 由这里可知瑞士巧克力很有名。 15.According to the author, living in two different cultures is a(n)_.Aappealing ideaBdifficult decisionC expensive choiceDpleasant experience【答案】D【解析】作者很喜欢两个城市的生活。 第三部分：概括段落大意和补全句子 More Than One K

46、ind of Intelligence1You may have heard people mention “IQ“ when talking about how smart someone is. IQ stands for “intelligence quotient（智商）“. It can help predict how well someone may do academically.2IQ is just one measure of our abilities. There are many other kinds of intelligence. For example, s

47、patial（空间的） intelligence is the ability to think in 3D. Musical intelligence is the ability to recognize rhythm and tone. Abilities in sports and arts are other types of intelligence.3Another important type of intelligence is emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence (EQ for short) is the abili

48、ty to understand, use, and manage our emotions. Just as a high IQ can predict top test scores, a high EQ can predict success in social and emotional situations. EQ helps us build strong relationships, make good decisions, and deal with difficult situations.|4One way to think about EQ is that it is part of being people-smart. Understanding and getting along with people help us become successful in our lives. In fact, some studies show that EQ is more important than IQ when it comes to doing well in school or being successful at work.5Some people a